SCF Partners with USFSM on Artist-to-Teacher Program

(Bradenton, Fla., May 17, 2013) – State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld
and Dr. Arthur Guilford, regional chancellor, USF Sarasota-Manatee (USFSM), signed
a memorandum of understanding for the new Artist-to-Teacher Program at a reception
held at USFSM onMonday, May 13.

"SCF is proud to partner with USF Sarasota-Manatee to prepare future teachers and
enhance arts education in the area by leveraging resources in the community," Probstfeld
said.

The program provides an opportunity for SCF students who complete an Associate in
Arts degree with an emphasis in fine arts to seamlessly transition to the USFSM College
of Educationand pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education to become a certified
public school teacher in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Also participating in the signing were Gary Russell, SCF vice president of academic
affairs, and Dr. Bonnie Jones, USFSM regional vice chancellor for academic and student
services.

"The Artist-to-Teacher Program was developed through the creativity of SCF faculty
members working in collaboration with USF faculty members with a shared commitment
to expand arts in the education curriculum," Russell said.

Russell recognized the following SCF faculty members for their contributions to the
program: Drew Webster, professor and department chair, art design, humanities; Ken
Erickson, SCF Theatre Program director; Melodie Dickerson, SCF Music Program director;
and Dean Anthony, assistant professor, theatre.